We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us in person or online. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!
Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester Rev. Bob Chvatal Ray Ellis, Music Director
The flowers for the service were given by Barbara Passino in memory of her husband, Tom Passino.
Special Thanks:
Every Sunday, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make each service meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our online visitors. We thank those heroes of our faith: control room and live streaming techs, videographers, video editors, sound editors, font editors, and many others.
Licensing
Copyright License #2291323 Streaming License #20116968 Short clips in our services used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
NOTE: The service begins at ~6:43 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
INTROIT: "Let All Who Are Thirsty Come" — Ray Ellis, piano. Asbury Memorial Choir.
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester "Ringing in the New Year" bells provided by Ray Ellis
HYMN: "Joy to the World" (No. 246)
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:22-40 (NRSV) Narrator: Rev. Billy Hester Simeon: Rev. Bob Chvatal
SONG OF PRAYER: "Like a Child" — Ray Ellis piano; Doug Povie bass
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
HYMN: "Away in a Manger" (no. 217)
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
SERMON: "Messiahs in the Twilight Zone" — Rev. Billy Hester Concluding with recitation of John Wesley's "Covenant Prayer" (No. 607)
INVITATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
RECEIVING OF THE ELEMENTS
OFFERTORY: "Go Forth and Set the World on Fire" — Danny Beam Adapted from Ignatius of Loyola
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
HYMN: "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (No. 251)
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" (To the tune of "Auld Lang Syne") — Congregation, led by Billy Hester
